City of Arcadia, Florida

EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT

EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT

🌡️ EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT – HARD FREEZE EXPECTED 🌡️
The City of Arcadia will be under an Extreme Cold Weather Advisory on Saturday night, January 31st. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the 20s for several hours, creating a hard freeze.

✅ Protect Your Home & Property – Here are some important steps to help prevent damage:
• Let faucets drip (especially the one farthest from where your water enters your house)

  • Insulate exposed pipes outdoors
  • Cover your backflow device
    • Cover outdoor faucets
    • Open cabinets under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes
    • Cover pool pipes and pump
    • Turn off irrigation system and drain any remaining water
    • Locate your main water shut-off valve so you can act quickly if a pipe bursts

 

Taking time to prepare now can save you costly repairs later. Stay safe and warm, Arcadia! ❄️